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Tying of the Willows (Yanagi Mumbi)

Tying of the Willows (Yanagi Mumbi)

1817

Shoshin Masayuki (Japanese, active 19th century)

Japan

This low-budget collection of poems was privately printed. Not only did poets contribute to anthologies and surimono prints, but they also had the option of printing their own collections and then distributing them to friends and fellow poets.

Woodblock- printed book

Arts of Asia